Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Swaminathan had a table on which all his things, his coat, cap, slate, ink bottle, and books, were thrown in a confused (1)______ He sat on his stool and shut his eyes to (2) ________ what work he had for the day: first of course there was arithmetic – those five (3)_______ in profit and loss; then there was English – he had to copy down a page from his English lesson and write dictionary meanings of (4) _______ words; and then there was geography. And only two hours before him to do all this heap of work and get (5) ______ for school.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 2.
Option 1: guess
Option 2: recollect
Option 3: imagine
Option 4: estimate
Correct Answer: recollect
Solution : The correct choice is the second option .
In the context of the passage, the word recollect fits best. Swaminathan is sitting on his stool and shutting his eyes to recall or remember (recollect) what work he had for the day. The word implies the act of bringing information or memories back into one's mind.
The meanings of other options are as follows:
- Guess means to form an opinion or give an answer without sufficient evidence.
- Imagine means to form a mental image or concept; to visualise something not present.
- Estimate means to make an approximate calculation or judgement based on available information.
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